Dont make this simple mistake.
It is until you try it and your egg ends up underdone, overdone, or cracked.
One mistake that can easily lead to a subparhard-boiled egg?
Credit: Antonis Achilleos
Boiling it straight from the fridge.
Why You Shouldn’t Boil Eggs Directly From The Fridge
“Chemistry is a true science.
This violent reaction will lead to a host of issues.
Most noticeably, your eggs will be likely to crack due to the shock of the extreme temperature change.
That’s not all, though.
And it gets worse from there.
When you peel away the shell, the egg is likely to be rubbery and tough.
Don’t tempt fate.
Bring youreggs to room temperaturebefore you boil them.
Condensation can lead to the growth of bacteria and shorten the shelf life of your eggs.
Yes, chill the eggs in an ice bath or refrigerate them overnight to make peeling easier.
Rellinger, D.Peeling hard boiled eggs.Michigan State University Extension.
Oct. 2, 2014.
U.S. Department of Agriculture.
AskUSDA.What makes hard-cooked eggs hard to peel?
